Crime and Punishment: The FEI gets it wrong, AGAIN
Charlotte Dujardin has been disqualified, but does the punishment fit the crime, or has the FEI got it wrong again? Read Article 10 Comments »
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Charlotte Dujardin has been disqualified, but does the punishment fit the crime, or has the FEI got it wrong again? Read Article 10 Comments »
WBFSH 2024 stallion rankings
Do the WBFSH sires rankings need a change of format? Christopher Hector looks at the recently released standings and asks, are we measuring quantity or quality? Read Article No Comments »
Working with Lisa Wilcox and Ernst Hoyos – and a tribute to Relevant
Ernst Hoyos works with Lisa Wilcox and the stallion that won her a Medal at the WEG in Jerez, Relevant... Plus some great work with young Rubinstein stallions with both Ernst and Lisa riding... Read Article Comments Off on Working with Lisa Wilcox and Ernst Hoyos – and a tribute to Relevant
At Home with Ulla Salzgeber
THM visited Ulla Salzgeber at home in the lead-up to the Jerez WEG. Ulla and Rusty had just become European Champions, and were tipped to win at Jerez. Ulla rides Rusty and talks about the German system... Read Article Comments Off on At Home with Ulla Salzgeber
Dutch Dressage Breeding – how did it start?
How did the Dutch become world leaders in the breeding of dressage horses? This is the fascinating story of the first breeder to turn from jumping to dressage, with fabulous results... Read Article Comments Off on Dutch Dressage Breeding – how did it start?
Chacoon Blue sire of two jumping champions at the Bundeschampionat
Rare record, Chacoon Blue sire of two jumping champions at the Bundeschampionat... Read Article Comments Off on Chacoon Blue sire of two jumping champions at the Bundeschampionat
Bert Rutten – Beautiful riding is simple…
Contact is not determined by the weight you have in your hand, that’s a mistake a lot of riders make, they think contact is weight. Contact is that the horse has the desire to follow the bit at all times... Read Article 7 Comments »
Checker 47 – when a pedigree is a history of jumping breeding
The Paris Gold Medallist Checker 47 combines all the great jumping sires in one amazing pedigree... Christopher Hector analyses the bloodlines Read Article Comments Off on Checker 47 – when a pedigree is a history of jumping breeding
Dressage Breeding – Where is it at?
Christopher Hector honors some of the stallions that are making their mark in the world of dressage… The Prix St Georges at Aachen this year, was a triumph for Dante Weltino (above)… I have always loved this stallion, always wondered why he wasn’t just a little bit more successful, always thought I would be happy […] Read Article Comments Off on Dressage Breeding – Where is it at?